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PCE 50

1956 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1956 Ford Consul49,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCE 50
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,352 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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PCE 50 is a 1956 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCE 50, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 70 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCE 50 registered?

PCE 50 is a 1956 Ford Consul, first registered on 8 March 1956.

Is PCE 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCE 50 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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